Spotlight On: Damon Jenkins, Senior Vice President and Twin Cities Regional Market President, First Independence Bank

3 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Damon Jenkins, regional market president of First Independence Bank, talked about the importance of providing resources and access to people in underserved communities, specifically in the Minneapolis-St Paul region and across the state. The bank makes it a priority

Spotlight On: Sandy Kiddoo, President, Northland Community & Technical College

3 min read April 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Sandy Kiddoo, president of Northland Community & Technical College, discussed key highlights and milestones, shifts in demand, advancing equity and the role of partnerships for the college.  What have been the key highlights for Northland Community & Technical College

Spotlight On: Dan Stoltz, President & CEO, SPIRE Credit Union

3 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Dan Stoltz, president and CEO of SPIRE Credit Union, discussed the potential impact of the current economy on consumers.  Stoltz also highlighted the credit union's plans for expansion and its commitment to enhancing the lives of its clients. How

Brand Builders: Kristo Sween, Fractional Business Development Leader & Founder, RFP-Ready

3 min read March 2022 — Kristo Sween, fractional business development leader and founder of RFP-Ready and consultant with BanyanRFP caught up with Invest: to share how he assists professional services firms by enhancing their business development strategies. In this interview, Sween discussed his initiatives, the challenges firms encounter and

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Spotlight On: David Reiling, Chairman & CEO, Sunrise Banks

3 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, David Reiling, chairman and CEO of Sunrise Banks, talked about some of their milestones for 2022, including a large capital investment from the U.S. Treasury due to the bank’s history and philosophy of providing loans to underserved communities. The

Airport sees uptick in passenger traffic while leveraging new technology

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read March 2023 - With Spring Break underway in the Twin Cities, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is expecting a surge in passenger traffic that signals a recovery post-pandemic. According to Brian Ryks, CEO of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), the airport is anticipating

Spotlight On: Tod Carpenter, Chairman, President & CEO, Donaldson Company

3 min read March 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Tod Carpenter, chairman, president & CEO of Donaldson Company, discussed the main challenges in the market, strategic priorities and shifts in demand. Carpenter emphasized the importance of incorporating DEI and sustainability within the company’s operations and noted his concern

Spotlight On: Dan Collison, Director of Business Development and Public Affairs – Midwest, Sherman Associates

4 min read March 2023 — Dan Collison, director of business development and public affairs of Sherman Associates, in an interview with Invest: talked about leaning into the new urban vision of right-sizing, the importance of downtowns and how the shift towards sustainable urban development is impacting the real estate

Face Off: Wealth management in a complex financial landscape

Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read March 2023 - As the financial industry navigates through turbulent waters, wealth management services have emerged as a critical component in personal finance management. An increasing number of individuals are seeking guidance on the current financial landscape, resulting in a surge in demand for

Spotlight On: Neela Mollgaard, Executive Director, Launch Minnesota

4 min read February 2023 — In an interview with Invest:, Neela Mollgaard, the executive director of Launch Minnesota, spoke about the initiatives her organization is taking to tackle the challenges faced by startups in accessing capital and promoting awareness and accessibility for all entrepreneurs, regardless of their sector or